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Marijuana Is Replacing Alcohol During The Pandemic And May Have Long Term Benefits
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Cannabis News
No one has died from a marijuana overdose and there is no evidence of anything more lasting than embarrassment. That certainly is not the case with alcohol.   Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article solely belong to the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Fresh Toast.  The pandemic has produced a number of social changes th
Inflammation and obesity: Can cannabis help break the cycle?
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Medical News
Like many chronic lifestyle-related diseases, inflammation is at the core. Obesity may be no different. When it comes to obesity, doctors oftentimes prescribe medications to treat the accompanying co-morbidities, such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and dysregulated blood glucose. Some note, however, that inflammation is at the root of
5 benefits of hemp induced skincare products
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Cannabis News
Hemp is one of the most talked about ingredient in the beauty industry. When it comes to skincare the many benefits of hemp or hemp seed oil makes it’s a hero ingredient. It contains a very little cannabinoid, a compound often used for therapeutic purposes and help in soothing the skin and relieving inflammation. Along with essential fatty acids, h
Lawmakers debate potential framework of legalizing marijuana in Virginia
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Politics
A bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Virginia and set the framework the potential billion-dollar industry got its first hearing before state lawmakers Tuesday morning. Governor Ralph Northam (D) has publicly backed the effort, which as currently written would allow sales to those 21 and older starting in January 2023. Alt
Seizures of liquid marijuana surging in Japan
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Technology
The amount of liquid marijuana seized in Japan has been surging, putting police and customs authorities on high alert. The estimated amount of marijuana in liquid form confiscated by Tokyo Customs in 2020 jumped nearly 70 times from the previous year’s level. A customs official described the situation as “an explosive increase.” The liquid extracte
U.K. Anti-Doping allows seven suspended athletes to return to competition
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Cannabis News
As more sporting organizations reform their approach to drug testing, U.K. Anti-Doping (UKAD) has announced it is retrospectively shortening the bans for athletes who are suspended due to recreational drug use, reports Inside the Games. As of Jan. 1, 2021, U.K. athletes who test positive for substances like cannabis and cocaine while out-of-competi
Could 2021 be the breakout year for cannabis-infused food and beverages?
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Business & Finance
There were big expectations for the cannabis-infused food and beverage space leading up to the start of last year. Venture capital investment was increasing, seasoned executives were jumping into the trendy space and established players pledged to launch products.  But 2020 was not the breakout year for cannabis that some had anticipated.  Original
Indiana Senator Attempts To Decriminalize Marijuana
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Politics
“Our neighboring states have made efforts to address unjust marijuana laws, and it’s time for us to do the same,” said Senator Karen Tallian. It has been said that Indiana will be one of the last states to legalize marijuana. The state is run by a bunch of holy-rolling Republicans who believe weed is the root of all evil. And they just can’t seem t
West Texas hemp could be more marketable in coming year
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Business & Finance
Making industrial hemp a profitable commodity for the West Texas agriculture community is a goal for the Texas Hemp Growers Association, and it's looking more likely to happen this year as potential partnerships with area grocers and other companies emerge. Farmers interested in growing hemp in 2020, the first year to legally grow the crop, had to
Michigan Dispensary Gives Cannabis for COVID Vaccinations
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Cannabis News
A Michigan dispensary has come up with an incredibly creative idea to get people on board with the concept of vaccination: offer free cannabis to those willing to get the vaccine.  Calling their promotion “Pot for Shots,” Greenhouse of Walled Lake in Michigan is determined to help up the vaccination rate and get us closer to herd immunity with this
Report calls for new marijuana taxes to help promote minority ownership
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Politics
An advisory group is recommending new taxes on marijuana sales to raise millions of dollars that would be used to improve diversity and help disadvantaged groups succeed in the industry. Data collected by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency in December show that only 3.8% of those with an ownership interest in licensed recreational marijuana b
NY marijuana tax could light up black market: Cannabis industry official
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Politics
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, facing a huge budget deficit, rolled out a plan to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use in 2021. The plan includes using tax revenue to help fill the state's nearly $4 billion budget gap for the next fiscal year. However, the CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association told FOX Business that it could go up
How Hemp Helps You During the Winter
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Cannabis News
How Hemp Helps You During the Winter Discover the benefits of taking hemp during the winter and how it benefits our body.  Hemp- A Helping Hand for the Cold Winters Winter is here and during the winter season we barely get any long sunny days, it is rather filled with long cold nights. All we want to do is lay in bed under our comfy blankets and ju
CBD Serving Sizes: How Much Do You Need?
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Medical News
It’s important to really monitor your symptoms rather than trying to lock in a particular milligram that you think is beneficial to you. I think sometimes we put a little too much work into really thinking about what the starting serving size is and making sure that we’re very exact with this. Remember that CBD and other cannabinoids are plants and
State marijuana dispensaries saw increase in revenue in November
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Cannabis News
After three straight months of declining sales, statewide medical marijuana dispensaries saw an increase in revenue in November. According to the most recent data from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, statewide dispensaries remitted $11.8 million in total revenue in November, an increase of more than $1 million from the $10.7 million dispensaries remit
Amsterdam: Give cannabis producers more packaging and labeling flexibility
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Politics
While efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationally have stalled in the United States, New Zealand, Mexico and Israel, Canada's legal market continues to evolve. Health Canada has recently been receiving suggestions for revising its cannabis product regulations. Now it must decide what changes to make. One priority should be giving producers
Is France moving towards legalising cannabis for recreational purposes?
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Politics
As the French people are being asked whether they favour legalising cannabis for recreational purposes, half of the mayors in Paris region are in favour, a new survey shows. When French newspaper Le Parisien rang up 36 elected officials across the greater Paris Île-de-France region to ask their opinion on whether or not cannabis should be legalised
Michigan: Local pot shop worries about corporate competition
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Business & Finance
As the economy continues to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, marijuana dispensaries are still sprouting up across West Michigan. Greg Maki, the owner of Park Place Provisionary, a marijuana shop in Muskegon, loves to see his customers purchase his goods. His store carries more than 670 items. “We carry everything for everybody,” Maki said. “B

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